Category: Help and FAQs

Information that agents will find helpful when discussing Spotlight with new performer (18+) or young performer (under 18) clients Performers are largely responsible for their own membership with Spotlight however there are some things as agents, you might find useful to know when talking to your clients about Spotlight membership. This handy guide for agents covers…

What criteria do I need to meet to join Spotlight? Spotlight is for professional performers, so to become a member you’ll need: At least one featured role with an Equity or equivalent union contract or two contracted professional performance credits Or have completed at least a year of full-time professional performance training equivalent to an…

The Spotlight video tool allows casting directors to upload and store clips in your project folders. You can upload, store and manage all the videos relating to your projects in one place in your Spotlight account. These can be audition tapes, videos or self-tapes you have been sent. You can assign performers, breakdowns, roles and…

Welcome to Spotlight’s Data and Privacy FAQs which is a one stop shop to find out about your data, how we keep it safe, what your rights are and how you can contact us. To find out more detail please visit our Privacy Policy. About Spotlight’s privacy Who are we? Spotlight is a UK company based…

What you need to know about using the Spotlight Jobs Board We answer your most frequently asked questions about the Spotlight Jobs board, how to use it and how casting directors post roles and share casting breakdowns. What is The Spotlight Link/The Spotlight Jobs Board? The Spotlight Jobs board is the UK’s most popular casting…

We’re committed to improving the experience for all Spotlight members and applicants, especially when it comes to promoting inclusion and diversity in our industry so you’ll now see a wider range of options for gender and disabilities in profiles. Performers wishing to join Spotlight do not select a gender option when making an application and are therefore encouraged…

We’re committed to improving the experience for all Spotlight members and applicants, especially when it comes to promoting inclusion and diversity in our industry. To help you understand a bit more we’ve put together this page to help explain some of the improvements we’ve made. Gender Performers wishing to join Spotlight do not select a gender…

How to navigate the world of performing when you don’t have an agent, either through choice or circumstance Whilst young performers must have an agent to appear on Spotlight, not every performer needs or wants an agent. So how do you use Spotlight if you’re self-represented? These FAQs should help answer any questions you may have.…

Uploading a showreel or voice clip to your Spotlight profile allows casting directors to see and hear you perform giving an instantly more rounded picture of you as a performer. Below are some commonly asked questions about how to manage your Spotlight media library. Copyright and content clearances What are my copyright responsibilities for images,…

We’ve compiled a handy list of resources for our agent and casting members. This list includes guidelines on language and inclusivity, codes of conduct, child employment resources and much more. Agency Resources Personal Managers’ Association (PMA) Co-operative Personal Management Association (CPMA) Tagmin Best Practice Guidelines for Meeting and Offering Representation to New Graduates Employment Agencies Act 1973 Agent…